- 4 nights hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast
- 7 nights cruise based on full board
- 2 full day tours in Cairo including lunches at local restaurants
- all sightseeing as per itinerary
- Sound and light show at the Karnak temple
- farewell dinner with entertainment
- Domestic flights with in Egypt(Cairo / Luxor / Cairo)
- all transfers with in Egypt
- all hotels and cruise tax
- service of an English speaking guide
- International flights (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Tips
- any extra
- Travel insurance
Egypt travel package hotels used:
- Conrad Cairo Hotel
- princess Sara Nile Cruise
Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo
DAY 2, Sunday - The Pyramids, Sphinx of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of one huge piece of limestone. This afternoon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before traveling to Memphis, capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. Now, it is an open-air museum highlighted by a giant statue of Ramses II. Continue on to Saqqara, site of hundreds of tombs, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Next, visit a carpet school before heading back to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3, Monday - Flight to Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Nile Cruise Embarkation, Temple of Luxor
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Land in Luxor and embark on the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Then, visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. After exploring this ancient structure, visit a shop where you can view a quick demonstration of how the papyrus paper is made from papyrus grass. evening the sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Luxor West Bank
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank, Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt's rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's famous female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old-fashioned way. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Return to the ship for lunch, and continue sailing onward this afternoon
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Temple of Kom Ombo
Today, spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the sky god and Sobek, the crocodile god. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Aswan Felucca Ride
Spend the morning at leisure, After lunch on board, take a felucca ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Nubian Village
After breakfast, take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Continue to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Visit a perfume shop and learn how these scents are made. This afternoon, board a sailboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Along the way, admire the sweeping views over Soheil Island. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan. Get an insight into the culture, history, and lifestyle of one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Enjoy a drink at one of the colorful rural houses, nestled amongst beautiful natural scenery. Walk through the local market to get a taste of the unique culture and traditions
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Edfu Temple
Today, visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu by horse Carraige or bus , considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian Temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Nobel's tombs, the Ramseum, and deir el medina
This morning once again we cross the River Nile to the west bank of Luxor, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt's rulers, to visit the Nobel's tombs, the temple of Ramseum and dier Medina the ancient Egyptian work men village. Return to the ship for lunch, rest of the day free to explore the city of Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday – Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
Disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. upon arrival transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Tuesday – Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
Start the day with a visit to the Citadel, a medieval fortress in the center of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its expansive views of the city, then Old Cairo. Visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The church’s roof is built of timber to resemble the interior of Noah’s Ark. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses' . Have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, a neoclassical style building located in Tahrir Square. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. evening farewell dinner with entertainment.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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